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Exposure to a toxic substance does not always result in poisoning - the substance must be absorbed and react with tissues/organs for toxicity to occur. The study of this is known as toxicokinetics.

Exposure to a toxic substance does not always result in poisoning - the substance must be absorbed and react with tissues/organs for toxicity to occur. The study of this is known as toxicokinetics.

The incidence of poisonings in animals in the UK is not specifically documented as there is no legal obligation to report cases, but the Veterinary Poisons Information Service do offer advice and guidance on cases and incidents associated with pesticide poisoning can be investigated via the [http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/environment.asp?id=58 Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme].

The incidence of poisonings in animals in the UK is not specifically documented as there is no legal obligation to report cases, but the [http://www.vpisuk.co.uk/portal/ Veterinary Poisons Information Service] do offer 24 hour advice and guidance on potential poisoning cases and incidents associated with pesticide poisoning can be investigated via the [http://www.pesticides.gov.uk/environment.asp?id=58 Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme].

==Toxic Effects==

==Toxic Effects==